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NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
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NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
Joseph Shavit